How to grow and care for Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong
Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong
How often should I water?
check Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Peltandra, Species: Peltandra sagittifolia
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Alismatales |
Family | Araceae |
Genus | Peltandra |
Species | Peltandra sagittifolia |
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